Venture

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Meet the founders of Venture men's goods in Lafayette. It's one of the few shopping establishments in the area where men will likely feel more comfortable than women. It's stocked with rugged and stylish denim, flannel shirts and wool sweaters. Not that women are forgotten, there are a few items for them too, and there's a play area for the kiddos as well. [Diablo Magazine]